Athletic Transfer & Academic Guidance Coordinator

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate transfer admissions for prospective student-athletes and provide academic counseling under NCAA guidelines. The role collaborates with coaches, academic staff, and compliance to track progress and ensure eligibility.

The position supports the Eligibility Coordinator, reads academic records, and helps with orientation and recruiting weekends while enforcing university and conference rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years advising student-athletes at the Division I level.
• Experience in NCAA compliance, admissions, registrar’s office; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Wake Forest transfer admission process for prospective student-athletes.
• Evaluate transcripts and communicate progress toward degree requirements.
• Communicate with coaches, academic staff and compliance daily regarding cases.
• Assist Eligibility Coordinator with admissions spreadsheets and ARMS reads.
• Provide academic counseling and monitor academic performance for designated sports.
• Develop academic support plans and provide one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Assist with recruiting weekends and new student-athlete orientation activities.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and university rules and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate transfer admissions for prospective student-athletes and provide academic counseling under NCAA guidelines. The role collaborates with coaches, academic staff, and compliance to track progress and ensure eligibility.

The position supports the Eligibility Coordinator, reads academic records, and helps with orientation and recruiting weekends while enforcing university and conference rules.